Charles Alcock is managing editor of the AIN Media Group, having rejoined the company in 2019. He has been an aviation journalist since 1986, and previously worked for AIN from 1990 to 2017, most recently as editor-in-chief. His main focus is on covering new aviation technology and business models, as well as international news.
Having been raised in the London area, Alcock studied at the University of Manchester in the UK and earned an honors degree in Politics and Modern History. He speaks English and French, and some German.

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Seeking to expand the business aviation workforce, the UK’s Farnborough Airport will&nbsp;stage&nbsp;a careers day event on January 23. In addition to the management team of the London-area private airport, the event will feature some of its major tenants, including Flexjet, Air Charter Service, and Gulfstream. The latter company&nbsp;has a major maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility at the site.
The British Business &amp; General Aviation Association is supporting the careers day, which will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the on-site Aviator Hotel. The group’s managing director, Lindsey Oliver, is due to speak at the event to prospective recruits, including&nbsp;“candidates who are looking to start a career in the industry or experienced hires who are looking for their next role.”
More information is available from the Farnborough Airport recruitment team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@farnboroughairport.com">recruitment@farnboroughairport.com</a>. The airport—which seeks&nbsp;to fill vacancies in areas such as customer service, operations, and ground handling—has more than 50 companies on-site that collectively employ around 1,200 people.
On the other side of the UK capital, London Biggin Hill Airport is holding a <a href="https://biggin-yourairport.co.uk/general/careers-open-day-16th-feb-2023/">Careers Open Day</a> on February 16 from 1 to 3 p.m.

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